Research Fellow in Biomedical Ultrasound(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Department

The Biomedical Ultrasound Group at UCL’s Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is internationally recognized for its cutting-edge research in therapeutic ultrasound, ultrasonic neuromodulation, and ultrasound metrology. Our diverse team of researchers and PhD students works across areas including physical acoustics, numerical modelling, ultrasonic instrumentation, and in vivo experimentation.

We collaborate with clinicians, global academics, and industry partners, making UCL a hub for innovation in medical imaging and therapeutic ultrasound. Learn more about the department: UCL Biomedical Engineering

Role Overview

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to UKRI-funded projects exploring:

• Transcranial ultrasonic neuromodulation
• Ultrasonic rewarming of cryopreserved biological materials

Key responsibilities include

• Conducting experimental research in ultrasound physics and therapeutic applications.
• Characterizing laboratory and clinical ultrasound sources, including measurement of ultrasound fields.
• Designing and building experimental setups, phantoms, and ultrasonic hardware.
• Validating computational models of ultrasound propagation in complex biological media.
• Preparing research outputs, presenting findings at conferences, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• A PhD in acoustics, physics, engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong practical skills in acoustics, ultrasound physics, ultrasound systems, and metrology techniques.

Desirable skills include:

• Experience with therapeutic ultrasound
• Material acoustic characterization
• Programming and signal processing using Matlab
• Personal qualities: strong communication, teamwork, professionalism, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Funding and Duration

• This post is funded for 2 years initially, ending 31st October 2028.
• International candidates are welcome; the role qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa or Global Talent visa sponsorship.
  UK Skilled Worker Visa

UK Visa & Immigration – Right to Work

Benefits

• 41 days holiday (27 annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 6 closure days)
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days leave
• Pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle-to-work and season ticket loan schemes
• Relocation support and immigration loan
• On-site nursery and gym facilities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance and discounted medical insurance

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

UCL is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ candidates.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for advancing gender equality.

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